Don got up from his seat as Wood lunged, paced back and forth a few times, and finally walked briskly back to the dugout, looked at Walker, but said nothing, turned back and stood on the sidelines with his hands on his chest and his lips pursed.

He was a little worried, but he couldn't say it, he couldn't let others know that he was worried and hesitated.

Downing's breakthrough sounded the alarm for him, and theoretically speaking, there is no problem with his "wall defense...... But the most untrustworthy thing about football is "theoretical", and in practice, many things change every moment.

Just like just now. He asked the back line not to press before the game, to drag it behind, not to give the opponent a chance to play behind, but in reality? Didn't you just get beaten up? It's impossible for the backline to be 100 per cent on the bottom line, and that's not the right defensive approach. There will inevitably be availability, but Middlesbrough haven't been caught before, and this time they happened to catch it.

Coincidentally, can you not take it to heart?

Once there will be a second time. I'm sure McLaren must have noticed this, too. Both of his full-backs are young and have their own weaknesses. The left flank is fine, the right flank is due to Downing, Thompson and Ashley. Yang was under a lot of pressure. If McClaren lets the team focus here, take turns attacking Thompson and Ashley. Will Yang be able to withstand it?

Don soon learned the answer.

Middlesbrough really deliberately stepped up the offensive on this side, and Downing tried to break through in front of Thompson three times in a row, if it weren't for Thompson and Ashley. If Yang and the two of them joined forces to defend, he would definitely let him break through.

But the fourth time it was finally not surrounded, Ashley. Yang's movements slowed down a little, and Tang Ning drilled between the two of them like a loach, and the ball was divided!

The Middlesbrough fans erupted in loud cheers. Wood is still in the middle, and he doesn't have time to make it!

"Nice break! Downing's speed made the Forest team suffer! In the second half, he became more and more active, and the biggest headache should be Coach Donn...... Cross! ”

German Robert. Hute got in front of Macaroni and headed the ball off the line. Another corner. Forest have been more passive lately than they were in the first half, and that's all because of one man – Downing.

Walker, who was sitting in the dugout, got up and walked over to Donn, stood beside him, and said worriedly, "Tony, things aren't going well. ”

Don nodded, "I know...... McLaren has adjusted, and we have to do something...... You call Pope back. ”

Walker turned to call someone, and Donn walked back to the dugout, grabbed a bottle of water, and took a sip. Although he hadn't said a few words, he was already feeling parched. Nervous...... The emotion came back to him.

It's the League Cup final...... Damn, how can this be a chance for Tangning to make a name for himself alone?

"Boss?" Pope, who was standing beside Donn, shouted in confusion, he was standing here, but Don didn't see him.

"Ah...... Eugen. "Easing his emotions a little, Donn is very interested in this German youngster who has only been a substitute since Wood's appearance." You take Ashley's place, and then you switch places with George and tell him...... Stick to that Downing, that 28. ”

"Hmm." Pop nodded.

"And you, with Gunelson at the back, give me a guard against Juninho, that Brazilian. Hate it a little and let him know that the new you are also a ruthless character! Don clenched his fists.

"I see, boss."

"Then go ahead!" Don patted Pop on the shoulder and encouraged him. "Don't think too much, like in training. It is enough to play out the mud to your own level. You can do it. ”

After sending Pop away, Donn continued to stand on the sidelines to watch the game, while Walker did not return to the dugout and stood on the sidelines with him.

"Tony......" he stopped.

Donn knew what he was going to say, "You're worried that we're going to lose this game, Des." ”

Walker didn't say anything, which was equivalent to acquiescence.

"Des, in fact, in terms of age, you are older than me, I think it may not be appropriate to say that. But I'll give you a word of advice – whether you're going to help Bowyer or you're going to be the head coach of a team yourself, keep that in mind. Don stared at the pitch and said, "As a coach, even if it's just an assistant, don't give up hope and confidence at any time." Because of these players behind you and in front of you...... These players are watching you. Do you understand what I mean? We're going to win this game. ”

Even though his heartbeat might not be slower than Walker's, Don turned his head and gave him a confident smile.

"Forest made their first substitution of the game with defensive midfielder Eugen. Pope replaces Ashley. Poplar. Coach Donn's tactical intent is clear, continuing to strengthen the defence under Middlesbrough's wave after wave of attack. He seems intent on staying until overtime? ”

"No, Andy. He was going to keep it until the penalty. "Martin. Taylor corrected. "The most eye-catching man in this dull game so far was Middlesbrough's winger Stuart. Downing...... His sharp break down the left flank put the Forest defence under pressure! Unfortunately, he lacked a little bit of good luck. Taylor was referring to the time when Wood was fouled and was able to make the opponent successfully reduce the number of players through his own performance, at least from a tactical point of view.

Downing is very active, and Donn does not deny it. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such an adjustment. But if you talk about the best person in this game...... You'll have to ask the other person if they agree.

Ashley. Young gasped and returned to Donne, who gave him a hug and thanked him for his performance in the game.

On the other side, on the field, Wood listened to Pope's words and looked up at the sidelines, where Donn nodded to him. So he obediently ran to the side. Even though he's never played in this position, as long as he lets him mark, it's the same for him everywhere!

Downing frowned when he saw that the person in front of him was No. 33, who had knocked him down.

I was about to settle accounts with you, but you came by yourself...... This is good. Downing is in just the right state now, let you see how powerful I am!

Wood stared blankly at the opponent across from him who suddenly clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He didn't know what Tang Ning was thinking, and he didn't care. Anyway, you're just the same as the people I've faced, the opponents, the enemies, who stand in the way of me getting the championship money. I don't care what kind of left-sided talent you are in English football, what Middlesbrough FC hopeful, or whatever...... Don told me to keep an eye on you, and you don't want to run.

McLaren on the sidelines no longer cared about George. After Wood went to the wing, will Juninho in the middle play better, now that Downing is getting bigger and bigger, and gradually playing, he asked the team to give the ball to this young man as much as possible. In the final of a major cup competition, there are only two types of people who can play well: a seasoned veteran and a rising star who is full of hope for the future.

Downing is the latter, and he hopes to make a name for himself in this nationally streamed Carabao Cup final, and he will put in more effort than before.

Come on, boy, and let me see how much energy you have!

In order to be able to get the ball more, Downing took the initiative to retreat in the game and reached out to his teammates to ask for the ball. The football quickly reached his feet, and then he made a slightly fancy turn, causing a round of applause from the stands.

Seeing this scene, McLaren finally showed a heartfelt smile on his face. If you dare to play, it means that he is in good shape.

Walker on the other side frowned: "Wood didn't follow in time......"

"Don't worry, Des." Don comforted him on the side, "That kid, you'll soon find out that he's chosen the wrong side......"

For Wood, there are perhaps only two people in the world who have unlimited confidence in him, one is his mother, Sophia, who doesn't understand football. One is Tony, who watched him walk step by step. Coach Donn.

Walker shares Walker's views with TV announcer Andy. Gray. "Nice turn to catch the ball, George. Wood didn't stick it up in time, which gave Downing room to pick up the pace and make moves, and the Forest's backline was about to sound the alarm again! ”

Downing dribbled the ball along the wing, and the distance between him and Wood was getting closer and closer, his upper body began to shake, hoping to change the opponent, and then when they were very close, he suddenly knocked the ball to the right side of Wood's body, and he accelerated from the left to break through, and the ball was divided!

Donne, who saw this scene on the sidelines, smiled: "This fool, are you a wooden stake for Wood?"

Fight for speed, right? You're not the first idiot to lose to him in speed, and you won't be the last!

Wood saw the ball and the opponent suddenly flash from two different directions, and he didn't hesitate to turn and chase after the football, ignoring Downing on the other side.

Downing, who had worked hard to overtake from the outside road, was soon surprised to find that when he overtook him, the football was no longer under his control! That No. 33, the speed of turning is even faster than his own sprint, turning, stuck, breaking the ball, all in one go! He couldn't stop the car and crashed into the other man's back, and a powerful recoil force turned around, making him grin his teeth.

"Downing's ball is too ...... Yes! Failed! George. Wood's reaction was even quicker than he thought! Nice defense! ”

John watching live TV at home. Mortenson heard Andy. Gray screamed and laughed happily. Gray wasn't the first to be killed by George. Wood's speed calmed the commentator, and he remembered what he said at the end of this kid's first league game - well done, boy! Keep playing like this, your future is bright!

Now, it seems that this is not an exaggeration at all. This kid...... As long as Forest can be promoted to the Premier League this season, he will definitely be known by more people and will be amazed by more people:

"God! This kid is so fast! ”

"Oh my God! He's so strong! ”

"Oh my god, it's been ninety-three minutes, and he's still sprinting back and forth! Is he a soldier of the future? ”

And so on and so forth...... Before you know it, Mortensen is looking forward to the performance of the Forest team after they are promoted to the Premier League, what kind of force will they become? What kind of impact will that rich coach have on this pool of stagnant water?

(To be continued)